Obituaries

Sep 18, 2020

Evangelia (Kostidou) Janidas age 82 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18th in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Athens, Greece to the late Christopher and Ifigenia Kostidou, she was preceded in death by her husband James, son Pete and sister Maria Varlos. She was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Evangelia is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law...

Sep 18, 2020

John A. Carosielli age 80 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18th. Born in Canton to the late John and Cecilia (Oberhauser) Carosielli, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Krowchak. John was a member of the Basilica of St. John the Baptist and a lifelong member of the Hall of Fame Fitness Center. He was an...

Sep 18, 2020

Dorothe (Massaro) Schmader Age 100 of Canton, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020. Dorothe was born in Canton to Louis and Mary (Onesto) Massaro. She graduated from McKinley High School in 1937 and attended Canton Actual Business College. Dorothe worked for her uncle, Frank Onesto, at the Onesto Hotel in various capacities. She was an avid reader and worker...

Sep 17, 2020

Anna F. Gemmato, age 89 of Canton, passed away early morning, Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Francesco and Gulia (Smaldino) Gemmato on January 17, 1931 and was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony (Peggy) Gemmato and Paul (Julie) Gemmato, and sister Theresa (Pat) Porco. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School,...

Sep 17, 2020

Anna F. Gemmato age 89 of Canton, passed away early morning, Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Francesco and Gulia(Smaldino) Gemmato on January 17, 1931 and was preceded in death by her brothers Anthony (Peggy) Gemmato and Paul (Julie) Gemmato, and sister Theresa (Pat) Porco. A graduate of Timken Vocational High School, Anna...

Sep 17, 2020

Mary Jane (Rowles) Riegler age 99 of North Canton, passed away Thursday evening. Born in Canton to the late William and Esther (Ruffini) Rowles, she was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, William "Bill" Riegler, son Robert Riegler, and brothers William and Glenn Rowles. Mary Jane was a 1938 graduate of McKinley High School and attended...

Sep 14, 2020

Ermanno De Dominicis age 82 of Louisville, passed away Monday afternoon surrounded by his loving family. Born in Capitignano, Italy to the late Beneditto and Maria De Dominicis, he was preceded in death by his brother Alfredo. He ventured to America in 1960 where he met and married his wife Cookie of 58 years. Ermanno's trade was terrazzo and...

Sep 13, 2020

Anna E. (Monastra) Greenwell age 86 of Canton, passed away Sunday, September 13th at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canton to the late Lorenzo and Caroline (Monzu) Monastra she was preceded in death by her brother Nick Monastra. She was a 1951 graduate of Greentown High School. Anna was a lifelong member of Little Flower Catholic...

Sep 11, 2020

Patricia M. (Pentella) Gyalog of Massillon, age 81. passed away Friday, September 11th. She was born in Canton to the late Sabatino (Sam) and Jeana (Contrucci) Pentella. She was preceded in death by her sister Kathy Mascioli. Patty was a 1954 graduate of St. Anthony's Catholic School 1954 where she was May Queen, a graduate of Timken Vocational High...

Sep 11, 2020

Raymond E. Centa, age 80 of North Canton, passed away Friday morning. Born in Cleveland to the late Raymond Centa and Jean (Masters) Futo, he was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, class of 1958. Ray earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church and the...

Sep 10, 2020

Albert J. Grubish age 91 of Canton, passed away Thursday, September 10th. Born in Canton to the late Joseph and Anna (Fabianich) Grubish he was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline M. (DeWalt) Grubish, brother John and sisters Rose and Mary. Albert was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, a member of the Basilica of St. John...

Sep 4, 2020

Rose Strasser (Cusma), age 86 of North Canton, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. She was born in Canton to the late Giuseppe and Rosa (Fontana) Cusma on November 17, 1933. Rose graduated from Canton South High School in 1951. Rose had a long work history. Most recently, Rose retired from Macy's in 2013, after 25 years as...

Sep 4, 2020

George S. Naves, age 91 of North Canton, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. He was born in Canton to the late Stat and Pelagia Navrozides on September 10, 1928. George was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School, and proudly served in the United States Army for five years. After serving in the military, he continued his...

Sep 2, 2020

Brenda L. (Shopper) Spohn, age 75, passed into our Lord's hands at the Truman House in New Philadelphia, OH early Wednesday morning after an extended illness. Born in Bellaire, OH to the late Edward and Lena (Bartolomucci) Shopper, she was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Anderson, her brother and sister. Brenda was a graduate of Akron Hower...

Aug 31, 2020

James F. Cugino, age 85 of North Canton, passed away early Monday, August 31, 2020. Born in Canton to the late Felix and Ethel (Fraley) Cugino, he was a graduate of Lincoln High School. A member of Little Flower Catholic Parish, James was a Marine Corps veteran. He retired from the Timken Company after 30 years of service, and...

Aug 29, 2020

Robert G. Yacobucci, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28th. Born in Canton to the late Ida (Babtist) Yacobucci, he was preceded in death by his brother Ray (Nancy) Yacobucci. Robert was a graduate of McKinley High School and attended Kent State University. An avid golfer, fisherman and gardener, he enjoyed going to...

Aug 24, 2020

Marjorie "Marge" (Myers) Streamo, age 77 of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2020. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio on October 14, 1942 to the late Thurlow and Etta (Fischer) Myers. She was also preceded in death by her brother Raymond Myers. Marge was a 1960 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. An avid bowler, she was...

Aug 21, 2020

Harriet Marinos. She was born on March 25, 1925 and died on Friday, August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Marinos, son Tony Marinos, parents Froso and John Foradas, step-father John Kellamis, brother and sister-in-law Pete and Helen Foradas and her in-laws Erefele and Andoni Marinos.

She is survived by her daughter...

Aug 20, 2020

Sherrie L. (Martin) Dean, age 77 of Massillon, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 after living valiantly for 19 years with Parkinson's disease, then dementia. She was born in Canton on May 15, 1943 to the late James and Dorothy Martin. Sherrie was employed by Southeastern Salon Suppliers, where she was very a successful saleswoman; she would drive...

Aug 16, 2020

James E. Schaffner, Sr., age 100 of Canton, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born in Canton on January 21, 1920 to the late Benjamin and Eva (Conner) Schaffner. He graduated from McKinley High School Class of 1938 and served in the Army in World War II with the 168th Inf. Regm't, 34th Inf. Division in Ireland,...